Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at The College of North West London, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. This is an entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification for adults. Your entry level will be assessed individually before you start, so the course is matched to where you are now. You'll develop your English reading skills in everyday and work-related contexts. It's a practical, focused course for anyone learning English as a second or other language.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of text.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow written instructions and notices in everyday situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how that affects meaning.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The College of North West London, with a teacher guiding sessions. Assessment is through reading tasks and activities that reflect real-life situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand texts at Entry Level 3. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; assessment is task-based and carried out during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and pick lists
Care assistant: reading care plans and written handover notes
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written procedures
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and COSHH notices
School support worker: reading classroom materials alongside staff
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
